Giboshi

In today's world, Giboshi has become a topic of great relevance and interest to a wide range of people. Whether it is a social phenomenon, a technological advance, a historical figure or any other aspect of modern life, Giboshi has captured the attention of different audiences and generated intense debate in various circles. In this article, we will explore the different aspects related to Giboshi, from its origin to its current implications, with the aim of offering the reader a comprehensive and contextualized vision of this currently significant topic.

This article is about the Japanese architectural decoration. Gibōshi may also refer to the Welsh onion (Allium fistulosum) or to hostas.

Gibōshi (擬宝珠) is a type of ornamental finial used on Japanese railings.[1] Gibōshi bridge ornaments resemble an onion; the ends are bulbous and typically come to a point. It is believed that the shape of gibōshi was from hōju (宝珠; "sacred gem" or "cintāmaṇi") which is used to decorate roofs.[2] They are often found on bridges in Japanese gardens, temples and shinto shrines.[2]

Gibōshi come in two styles; normal style and Kamakura style.[2]

A giboshi

See also

References

  1. ^ "Giboshi". Japanese Architecture and Art Net Users System (JAANUS). Retrieved 9 January 2013.
  2. ^ a b c "Giboshi/Product information｜Japanese traditional architecture decoration. MORIKUNI Co., Ltd". www.morikunijapan.com (in Japanese). Retrieved 3 January 2018.


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